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Visitors enjoy refreshments at the Victorian caravan show

Visitors enjoy refreshments at the show

Attendance figure tops 50,000

Victoria's caravan show
a 'spectacular success'

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ORGANISERS of last month's caravan show at Melbourne Showgrounds have dubbed it a "spectacular success".

Tens of thousands of enthusiasts flocked to the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow, which was making its second appearance at the venue.

During its six-day run, a total of 50,418 visitors were inspired to 'Go Make Some Memories' as they enjoyed the best that this industry has to offer.

There were informative seminars from a range of expert speakers, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.

Other attractions included the D-MAX Iron Summit, the Yamaha Supertank and the Tourism NT Watering Hole.

The Go Make Some Memories Passport to Freedom competition was as popular as ever, with C. Christmas of Bright taking home the major prize, a Franklin 1970 series caravan worth over $35,000.

"Congratulations to all of our prizewinners and especially to Mrs Christmas on winning a brand new caravan," Caravan Industry Association Victoria chief executive Rob Lucas said.

"We hope it brings her family years of happy memories."

Mr Lucas said the stable of exhibitors continued to get better and better each year at the Supershow.

"This year in particular we noticed and appreciated the extra effort they went to in order to give our visitors the best possible day out," he added.

Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren officially opened the show and spoke about the importance and growth of the caravan industry in the state.

Passport Prize winners at the show were:

1: C. .Christmas, Bright ViC.
2: C. Imfeld, Belgrave VIC.
3: M. Smith, Kyabram VIC.
4: I.Millanc, Batesford VIC.
5: S.Hopkins, Baccus Marsh VIC.
6th A. Martin, Croydon North VIC.
7: G.Hay, Launceston TAS.

Best stands:

Caravans: New Age Caravans
Motorhomes & Campervans: Sunliner RV
Fifth Wheelers & Slide Ons: Truelux
Tent Trailers: Cub Campers
Touring Vehicles & Accessories: Vehicle Components
Camping Products: Korr Lighting
RV Accessories: ARB 4x4 Accessories
State Tourism: Tourism NT
Regional Tourism: Murray Regional Tourism

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